Gov. Polis Requests Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for Southwestern Colorado Flood Recovery

Colorado governor requests federal disaster relief for flood-struck region

Polis estimates nearly $27 million in damages from last week's flooding as the area prepares for more rain and potential flooding this weekend

Polis requests $27 million in federal aid from Trump administration for southern Colorado floods

Gov. Jared Polis on Saturday requested nearly $27 million in federal aid from the Trump administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency as the state begins to recover from devastating flooding in southern Colorado that damaged hundreds of homes and dozens of roads, including three highways.

Polis requests at least $27 million in federal aid for southern Colorado floods

Officials are still assessing the flood damage to southern Colorado counties as another storm rolls through the region.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis requests major disaster declaration for flooding in Archuleta, Rio Grande counties

Declaration would release federal funds for damages in Southwest Colorado

Gov. Polis requests major presidential disaster declaration for southwestern Colorado flood recovery

Gov. Jared Polis on Saturday announced he has formally requested an expedited major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump through FEMA to support recovery from devastating flooding and debris flows in southwestern Colorado.